Federal Judge Blocks Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction enjoining Illinois from enforcing the state’s “assault weapons” ban.
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction enjoining Illinois from enforcing the state’s “assault weapons” ban.
During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” Kamala Harris claimed that Donald Trump will take away black men’s Second Amendment rights.
During an October 22, 2024, appearance on The Daily Show, Democrat Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz called for red flag laws, universal background checks, and a ban on AR-15s and similar rifles.
Tim Walz embraced his “F Rating” from the NRA while on ABC’s “The View” and pushed for elimination of AR-15s and similar rifles.
During the September 12, 2019, Democrat debate, then-presidential hopeful Kamala Harris pledged to ban AR-15s via executive action.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) opened the hearing into the Trump assassination attempt Tuesday by targeting “easy access to AR-15 rifles.”
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) noted that, while Democrats are targeting AR-15s, many hunting rifles are “more accurate than a lot of ARs.”
Rep. Gerald Connelly (D) lost it when Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle refused to play along and criticize privately owned firearms.
Colorado House Democrats passed “assault weapons” ban legislation Sunday to prohibit the sale of AR-15s and certain 9mm pistols.
The Illinois State Rifle Association indicates they will ask the Supreme Court to review the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s decision that noted AR-15s are not protected by the Second Amendment.
On Friday, a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit decided AR-15s are not protected by the Second Amendment.
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) argued that people shouldn’t be able to get AR-15s because nobody who isn’t in the military or a police department “should own an automatic weapon.” While
State Sen. Gary Winfield (D) took exception to the push of a Connecticut bill targeting repeat firearm offenders, suggesting it would unintentionally target former offenders who are carrying guns for self-defense.
House Oversight Committee chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) is pushing legislation that levies a 20 percent tax on AR-15 makers’ revenue.
President Joe Biden suggested during a South Lawn celebration of the most recent gun control package that it “makes no sense” that military personnel get stringent training, but civilians can buy AR-15s with no training at all.
The shifting sands of Democrat gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke’s gun control plans have solidified, for now, into a pledge to buy back AR-15s and AK-47s from Texans if a legal way to do so can be found.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is citing “domestic terrorism” concerns in her latest push to ban AR-15s and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.
Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden’s gun control proposals include supporting legislation to limit Americans to purchasing only one firearm a month.
The state of Illinois will not charge Kyle Rittenhouse for possession of the AR-15 he allegedly used in Kenosha, Wisconsin, because the rifle was allegedly “purchased, stored, and used” out of state.
An Odessa, Texas, bar owner and a group of armed supporters were arrested by SWAT teams Monday after violating Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) shutdown order.
CLAIM: During the South Carolina Democrat debate Pete Buttigieg was discussing school shootings when he suggested Americans buy and use guns built for warfare.
After using precious moments in the Democrat debate to emphasize plans to take away AR-15s and AK-47s, Beto O’Rourke told Breitbart News, “I’m not going to confiscate AR-15s.”
While explaining her efforts to urge the Senate to pass gun control, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) described AR-15s as “heavy” rifles that shoot “.50 caliber” bullets.
Democrats refuse to deport “11 million” illegal immigrants, but they have no problem confiscating 16 million AR-15s from law-abiding citizens.
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke admitted not knowing the facts on the Midland-Odessa shootings yet observed, “This is f*cked up.”
“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke renewed his call for banning the sale of AR-15s and other commonly-owned semiautomatic rifles during Wednesday night’s Democrat debate.
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell reiterated his pledge to take AR-15s and similar rifles away from law-abiding citizens.
President Donald Trump continues making good on his pledge to use Supreme Court nominations to save the Second Amendment from “people like Hillary Clinton.”
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that firearm-related homicides surged during Barack Obama’s last two years in office.
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D) is pushing a ban on “high capacity” magazines and a permit requirement for “assault weapon” possession.
The Pittsburgh Presbytery is asking state lawmakers to ban “assault weapons” from private ownership, suggesting only “government authorities” should be allowed to own such firearms.
Four Seasons gun shop in Woburn sent out an email as soon as it learned of Healey’s directive. The email said the store would not be able to sell AR-15s or other guns categorized as “assault weapons” after July 20. Bruce Sterling rushed to the gun store, saying, “It seemed like it made a lot of sense to come and get an AR-15 today.”
Vice President Joe Biden released a video Monday urging gun grabbers to keep fighting for a ban on “civilian ownership” of AR-15s, regardless of the Senate vote on gun control.
In the wake of the Orlando terror attack–carried out by a gunman who ignored the Pulse Orlando’s gun-free designation–liberals are eagerly working to limit the Second Amendment rights of citizens throughout the country.
On December 16, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI-1st) will introduce the “Assault Weapons Ban of 2015” to ban all manufacturing of “assault weapons.”
On December 13, protesters with AR-15s slung over their shoulders crashed a Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America rally in Missoula, Montana.